Windows TEMP folder (can i deleted its content)

jozi · 31-08-2005 1:44pm #1

Just wondering is it safe to deleted the contents of the TEMP folder C:\WINDOWS\TEMP on this pc (not sure about the xp dir) cause its starting to weight in at a hefty ~700mb.

Jozi

daywalker · 31-08-2005 1:49pm

generally its safe to delete any files that are more than 1-2 weeks old.

GoneShootin · 31-08-2005 1:52pm

as above ^^

galactus · 31-08-2005 2:02pm

Its fine to delete the contents of the folder, just close open programs first (wouldn't be a good idea to be burning CDs while you do this for example!)

Well worth the download: http://www.ccleaner.com/

dahamsta · 31-08-2005 3:04pm

If you're using XP or 2K you don't need to download anything, just load up:

Program Files > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup

I just delete everything meself occasionally, Windows won't let you delete anything that's in use anyway.

adam

galactus · 31-08-2005 3:17pm

Crap cleaner cleans a bit more than the TEMP folder - have a look. I was sceptical at first too. Oh, its free as well.

jozi · 31-08-2005 6:16pm

Thanks guys/girls.
You cleared up any doubt i had.
Didnt check that program, yet.

Jozi

Capt'n Midnight · 01-09-2005 11:41pm

Programs are supposed to clean up their files in the temp folder when they are finished with them. If you want to delete them manually , restart windows so you are sure no app could be open then you can delete the files.

the temp folder is shared on older versions of windows but on the newer ones each user defaults to their own temp folder
start - run - %temp%

galactus · 02-09-2005 4:18pm

Quick Q: why is there a TEMP and a TMP folder?

GoneShootin · 02-09-2005 4:29pm

Cos the temp files normally have a file extension of .tmp. Its prolly a left over from the earlier versions of windows.

http://www.finetuning.com/articles/p4-1502-safely-deleting-files-from-your-computer.html

Windows TEMP folder (can i deleted its content)

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